Project Manager - Chicago, IL

Manages projects limited in scope to LOB products, processes or functions although some may have cross-functional or inter-departmental implications. Serves as secondary contact to senior department managers for critical change initiatives and provides assistance to staff. Partners with the business to develop and transition plans, including ongoing success measures, to sustain the change. Accountable for initiatives limited in scope to department products, processes or functions although some may have cross-functional or inter-departmental implications. Accountable for analyzing present-state, developing alternative future-state approaches and facilitating implementation. Plans, organizes, monitors and controls projects using appropriate tools and techniques to ensure efficient and effective project completion. Develop and socialize potential risk mitigation strategies. Effectively communicates with managers, peers and business partners on deliverables, timelines and support needed. Partners with the business to develop and transition plans, including ongoing success measures, to sustain the change. Responsible for Clarity and PCM updates and project documents. Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Typically 3+ plus years of project management support experience.

**Global Banking and Markets Tech (GBAM Tech):**

+ Believes diversity makes us stronger so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.

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**Responsibilities:**

Senior Project Manager will partner with the development leads and stakeholders (business and technology) to drive the FICC Horizontal program. Primary responsibilities include applying Agile methodologies at the program level organizing teams/initiatives, running scrums for multiple teams, and mentoring other Scrum Masters. Additional responsibilities include ownership and communication of milestones, project plans and managing financials. The senior PM will also need to have excellent communication skills, an understanding of the technologies utilized and the relevant financial products traded.

**Required Skills:**

+ Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines for multiple projects

+ Strong business centric mindset with ability to utilize sound business judgment and tailor approach to drive optimal business outcomes

+ Ability to manage complex project(s) simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy

+ Prior experience in the LOB is highly preferred

**Posting Date** : 08/12/2019

**Location** :

Chicago, IL, 135 S LA SALLE ST (IL4135),

- United States

**Travel** : No

**Full / Part-time** : Full time

**Hours Per Week** : 40

**Shift** : 1st shift

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